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Eyes on Reading: Teaching and Assessing Writing with Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller

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What’s Happening?

Writing is complex. It challenges educators to focus their instruction and assessment. To have the greatest impact, what should teachers teach and what should they assess, especially in grades 3–8, where skills and background knowledge converge?

For answers to these key questions, join Planet Word and The Reading League—DC for a deep dive into writing instruction with leading researcher Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, author of the Writing Architect. Discover the highest leverage writing skills to teach in grades 3–8, what to assess, and how to translate research into immediate classroom practice.

Dr. Truckenmiller is an associate professor of special education at Michigan State University, where her research accelerates reading and writing outcomes by identifying the highest impact components of literacy instruction. She partners with schools to ensure research addresses the most pressing educational questions.

Following the presentation and Q&A, join TRL—DC for a reception to continue the conversation.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact programs@planetwordmuseum.org.

Writing is complex. It challenges educators to focus their instruction and assessment. To have the greatest impact, what should teachers teach and what should they assess, especially in grades 3–8, where skills and background knowledge converge?

For answers to these key questions, join Planet Word and The Reading League—DC for a deep dive into writing instruction with leading researcher Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, author of the Writing Architect. Discover the highest leverage writing skills to teach in grades 3–8, what to assess, and how to translate research into immediate classroom practice.

Dr. Truckenmiller is an associate professor of special education at Michigan State University, where her research accelerates reading and writing outcomes by identifying the highest impact components of literacy instruction. She partners with schools to ensure research addresses the most pressing educational questions.

Following the presentation and Q&A, join TRL—DC for a reception to continue the conversation.

For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact programs@planetwordmuseum.org.

Special Instructions
General seating in Auditorium
When & Where
Jan 29, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
Free


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